i7-3930K vs Xeon W-2150B

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2150B
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 120 Watt
12.91
+150%
Core i7-3930K
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.17

Xeon W-2150B outperforms Core i7-3930K by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5941207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.56
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency10.183.76
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Release date21 December 2017 (7 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$611

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache13.75 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size484 mm2435 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)68 °C67 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socket2066FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size512 GB64.23 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes4840

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon W-2150B 12.91
+150%
i7-3930K 5.17

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon W-2150B 20503
+150%
i7-3930K 8207

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-2150B 1315
+116%
i7-3930K 610

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-2150B 8493
+186%
i7-3930K 2968

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.91 5.17
Recency 21 December 2017 14 November 2011
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon W-2150B has a 149.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2150B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3930K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2150B is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3930K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2150B and Core i7-3930K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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